detectionsurvey
Detection survey is a systematic activity designed to identify and measure occurrences of a target signal, object, or event within a defined domain. The term is used across disciplines, including astronomy, physics, epidemiology, environmental science, and security.
Goals include estimating presence and frequency, characterizing properties of detected targets, mapping spatial or temporal distributions,
Data are processed with detection algorithms and quality controls. Outputs typically include a catalog of detections,
Long-running astronomical surveys search for transient or moving objects. Epidemiological detection surveys monitor disease prevalence or
Common challenges include biases from selection effects, incomplete coverage, measurement error, and resource limitations. Ethical considerations